HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Committee Minutes 06.13.1996PARK COMMITTEE
JUNE 13, 1996
5 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.
Attending: Miles Walton, Gay Easton, Jim Flisrand, Andy Loebe,
Dave Michael
Others: Brooke Knudsen (628-4965 ), Troy Jansma, Diane Oversen
Jim Eastman, Ellyn Guenthner, representing PEACE,(People
Ending Abuse by Community Efforts.)
Brooke asked about the possibility of improving a dedicated park
near Bobcat Drive. The park is located in the county but is a part of
our city-county park jurisdiction. We referred her to County
Commissioner Kennedy.
Gay moved, Miles seconded that we allow the PEACE organization to
conduct a "clothesline project" in Fireman's Park, Wednesday, July 3
from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Motion carried. The project is a part of the
community awareness program whereby people who have been
abused can tell their story via the teeshirt. The shirts will be on
display in the community during the summer months.
Jim and Andy will see to getting flags replaced at the shelter at
Thomson Park. The flags were stolen and the pully system destroyed.
They will also provide a lock system for the water box at Fireman's
Park. It has been successfully located by the transients.
Semi-final plans for the Fourth of July include:
The theme: Legacy of Liberty, 1776-1996.
Wednesday, July 3: Street Dance, Second Ave. between Main
and First St.; 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; admission $1. Band:Cimmaron.
(need 4 to 6 garbage cans). Street closed: Second Ave from
Main to First St.; West First St. from First Ave. to Third
Ave. and alleys between First and Second Avenues.
Thursday, July 4:
Jaycee Pancake Breakfast, Fireman's Park, 6 a.m.
to 11 a.m. Adults, $4.50; students, 6-12, $3, children under
6 free. (need 3 garbage cans).
Kiddies Parade, line up 9:30 a.m., parade starts
at 10 a.m. at the First Security Bank. Parade route is on
Montana Ave. to Main St., two blocks west to Second Ave.
and disbands at the Laurel Creamery.(Reserves will control
traffic on that route).
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Grand Parade: 11 a.m. ( route attached.)
Barbecue in the Park, Laurel Volunteer Firemen
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and auxiliary. Thomson Park, 11 a..m. Barbecued beef
sandwiches, pickles, chips, carmel apples, pop, tea and coffee.
$3.50 per plate: $2 for just a sandwich. Equipment will move in
on July 3 and out late on the 4th.
Activities in Thomson Park:
Dunking Booth, Girls Softball team-- Cindy Chapple:
Fire in the Hole Chili Contest, selling beer in a secured
area, Christmas to Remember; dime toss, Rebekahs; crafts,
Laurel Arts and Crafts Guild; Little League and American
Legion, concession stand with mobile units going through
the park throughout the day and evening.
Close Eighth St. From First Ave. to Penn. Ave. and no parking
on First Ave, both sides from Sixth St. to Eighth St. and on the
East side from Eighth St. to Ninth St. An area will be set up
near Eighth St. in Thomson Park as a designated handicap
area where disabled persons will be able to leave their
vehicles and sit in their wheelchairs to watch the fireworks.
Miles moved, Gay seconded that we deny a request from the
Billings Motor Sports Park group to sell glow in the dark
bracelets and necklaces. Motion carried.
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